Category Archives: Landscape

Welcome to the Jungle…

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Derrick

While in the Dominican Republic, we booked one excursion from the resort – to Los Haitises National Park.  It was a four hour bus ride through the heart of the country with a tour guide telling us about the sights. … Continue reading →

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Photos from 09/15/12 – Orchard Beach

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Derrick

What a day to be outside!  With the sunny shining and a light breeze, I headed down to New Rochelle to enjoy a company BBQ for the afternoon. Always on the hunt for places to take photographs, I did a … Continue reading →

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Scenery Photos from 09/09/12 – Denning’s Point

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Derrick

I had a single goal when visiting Denning’s Point in Beacon a few weekends back… migrating sandpipers and whatever else was passing through the area.  We had a fairly strong storm the day before, which sets up ‘fallout’ conditions in … Continue reading →

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Scenery Photos from 09/08/12 – Shawangunk Grasslands

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Derrick

On a day that was largely dominated by showers and thunderstorms in Dutchess County, I decided to head across the Hudson River to the Shawangunk Grasslands.  This large refuge is home to several interesting species, such as the short-eared owls, … Continue reading →

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Photos from 09/03/12 – Saugerties Lighthouse

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Derrick

Another place that we stopped during our day in Saugerties was the Saugerties Lighthouse.  The last time we visited here was nearly two years ago, when we had an osprey land in a tree right next to us. Unfortunately, I … Continue reading →

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Photos from 09/03/12 – Esopus Bend Nature Preserve

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Derrick

On Labor Day weekend, my wife and I decided to go to Saugerties for a day.  We picked a few places to stop, including the Esopus Bend Nature Preserve.  It was the first time we’ve ever visited the area. Despite … Continue reading →

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08/31/12 – Photos from Stanford Wildlife Preserve

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Derrick

I figured since I didn’t take too many photographs at the Stanford Wildlife Preserve last Friday evening, I would combine both the wildlife and scenery into one post.  That doesn’t mean that it wasn’t a great visit though! You’ve already … Continue reading →

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Scenery Photos from 08/31/12 – Buttercup Farm Sanctuary

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Derrick

While looking for wildlife, I snapped a few shots of the surrounding scenery at Buttercup Farm Sanctuary.  I thoroughly enjoy the varying habitats – from the wetlands to the woods to the fields. The long grassy path from the parking … Continue reading →

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Mohonk Preserve – Bonticou Crag Scenery Photos

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Derrick

Before I got into photography, the Mohonk Preserve and surrounding areas used to be my hiking grounds.  I used to spend all day climbing in the Shawangunk Mountains and do 10 mile hikes in Minnewaska State Park.  Sunday’s return to … Continue reading →

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07/21/12 – Stanford Wildlife Preserve

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Derrick

When I typically drive to Cary Institute, Buttercup Farm Sanctuary & Thompson Pond, I pass by a place called the Stanford Wildlife Preserve.  Every time I went by, I would say to myself, “Boy, I should really stop there one … Continue reading →

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